Seven-Minute Glaze

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons of water
• Protein of 3 large eggs
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. In the metal bowl of a stand mixer, set over a saucepan of simmering water (the bowl should not touch the water), combine the sugar, molasses, water, egg whites, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 3–4 minutes, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Then place the bowl under a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the mixture on high speed until glossy, thick, and fluffy peaks form, about 7 minutes (though, truth be told, it usually takes less time. If in doubt, compare your frosting to the one in the picture; yours should be similar). Stir in the vanilla. Use the frosting immediately to cover a cake or cupcakes, which are best consumed within a few hours.
   Exit: 4 tbsp.